Meatloaf Melts

Ground Beef Recipes

I’m really happy to be bringing y’all another ground beef recipe. One thing that makes me happy is when I get get ground beef on sale. I may have had to buy it in a big 5 pound tube, but hey, I own a freezer. I’ll put it to good use. Maybe next time I’ll find a good sale on the leaner ground beef too. And I also got tubes of Gwaltney Pork Sausage for a dollar. It’s the little things that make me happy these days. You gotta stop and appreciate the small stuff that can make you happy. We won’t be getting any new cars anytime soon, or a new house, or a fancy cruise. But gosh darnit, I can get ground beef for cheap…sometimes.

Meatloaf Melts

A great way to use ground beef is to make meatloaf. I love a good meatloaf. And if you like meatloaf, chances are you like a good meatloaf sandwich too. That is where the inspiration for this recipe came from. It’s kinda like an old-fashioned tuna melt but with a meatloaf filling. You got your toasted bun, meatloaf filling, and then topped off with melted cheese. Humble. Filling. Yummy.

For this recipe I think it’s best to use a leaner meat. If your beef has too much fat, it will drip into the bun and may cause it to be soggy.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 450F degrees. Split rolls in half (lengthwise). Bake rolls for about 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted and golden. If you want your bread extra toasted and crispy, place buns on a wire rack inside the baking sheet.

Cook’s Note: This initial baking step is optional. It just depends on how crunchy and toasty you like your bread.

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Ooo, yummy! This reminds me a little bit of our "Supper on A Bread Slice", but I like the idea of a hearty ketchup-y meatloaf filling rather than the evap. milk this other one calls for. I will have to try this!! Your photo is just gorgeous! I love it when food is pretty! 🙂

I love love love this idea…maybe because I love love love meatloaf?? And finding gr. beef on sale is a real kick too. I just stocked up on some this week, so I'll be ready to make this soon. LOVE your recipes…and you too! XO

We love meatloaf in our house too. While I try to stay away from bread (glutens) my guys will absolutely love this! I'm putting it into my menu this week! Thanks so much for the inspiration! Its been pinned! 🙂

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